INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION UNIT: Section 1 - Inventions

Open Ended

What do you think of when you hear the word "technology"?

What do you think of when you hear the word "inventions"?

Give at least three examples of technology and inventions.

Multiple Choice

What are Interchangeable Parts?

• Parts that are exactly the same made by machines

• An invention created by Eli Whitney in 1798

• Parts that can be used to replace or repair tools, machines, or other products (such as screws, windshield wipers, computer parts)

• ALL of the answers are correct

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of interchangeable parts created by Eli Whitney in 1798?

• They allowed for faster production and easier repairs.

• They made each product unique and custom-made.

• They increased the independence of workers.

• They required highly skilled labor.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the factory system and spinning jenny introduced by Samuel Slater?

(PICK 2)

• Influenced others to start mills

• Increased independence of workers

• Replaced farming as the main form of work

• Allowed unskilled workers to produce cloth faster

Multiple Choice

How did the factory system affect the workforce in America during the late 1700s and early 1800s?

• It reduced the number of workers needed.

• It brought workers and machines together under one roof.

• It eliminated the need for factories.

• It increased the independence of workers.

Multiple Select

What made the steamboat invented by Robert Fulton significant?

(PICK 2)

• It could move against the current or a strong wind

• It was the first boat to use a paddlewheel

• It was the fastest and largest boat of its time

• It helped to bring the growing country together, carrying people and goods faster and farther

Multiple Choice

How did the telegraph and Morse code impact communication in the 19th century (1800s)?

• Allowed for instant communication worldwide

• Enabled simple and quick transmission of complex messages across distances

• Replaced all other forms of communication

• Was only used for military purposes

Open Ended

How was John Deere's Steel Plow significant to the U.S. in the 1800s?

Answer using ACE.

(Answer the question, Cite evidence from notes, Explain how your evidence supports your answer)

John Deere's Steel Plow was significant to the U.S. in the 1800s since _________________.

This is shown with _______________. This evidence supports this idea by ______________.

Fill in the Blank

The mechanical reaper, invented by Cyrus McCormick, could do the work of __________ men with a scythe by hand.

Multiple Select

Which of the following inventions revolutionized agriculture (farming) in the Midwest during the early 1800s?

(PICK 3)

• Telegraph

• Steel Plow

• Mechanical Reaper

• Threshing Machine

Open Ended

What was the impact of the Daguerreotype camera on American society in the 19th century (1800s)?

Answer using ACE.

(Answer the question, Cite evidence from notes, Explain how your evidence supports your answer)

The Daguerreotype camera made an impact on American society in the 19th century by _________________.

This is shown with _______________. This evidence supports this idea by ______________.

Open Ended

EQ Response:

How did new technology and inventions impact or change America during the early 1800's?

Answer using ACE.

(Answer the question, Cite evidence from notes, Explain how your evidence supports your answer)

New technology and inventions changed America in the early 1800s since _________________.

This is shown with the example of _______________. This evidence supports this idea because ______________.